Let It Be Us is located in Barrington, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Let It Be Us employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Let It Be Us is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Let It Be Us generated $700.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $507.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INSPIRE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION IN ILLINOIS. IT SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS IN ILLINOIS AND PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021 THE ORGANIZATION HELD VARIOUS RECRUITMENT EVENTS AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOSTER CHILD AND FAMILY DIRECT SUPPORT .
OTHER EXPENSES FOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Mcconnell Founder And | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $71,313 |
Doug Locke Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kerry Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Brandon Verwijst Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Dyer-Webster Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Butz Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337,080 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $80,860 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,080 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,000 |
Investment income | $3,744 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $87,757 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $262,050 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $700,631 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,313 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,131 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,206 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,093 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $173,292 |
Advertising and promotion | $101,883 |
Office expenses | $25,805 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,600 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $28,425 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $507,617 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $774,049 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25,710 |
Total assets | $799,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,496 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $18,496 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $658,883 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $122,380 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $799,759 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Let It Be Us has recieved totaling $349,583.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foglia Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $225,000 |
Canning Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ON 05/26/2021, THE FOUNDATION DONATED 1,700 SHS OF BAM WITH A BOOK VALUE OF $78,446 TO HELP FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES. VALUATIONS ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW SHARE PRICE ON THE DATE OF THE CONTRIBUTION. | $84,082 |
Canning Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ON 05/26/2021, THE FOUNDATION DONATED 100 SHS OF KMX WITH A BOOK VALUE OF $5,693 TO HELP FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES. VALUATIONS ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW SHARE PRICE ON THE DATE OF THE CONTRIBUTION. | $11,416 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: 2021 ERG COMMUNITY GRANT - ALLSTATE FOSTER AND ADO | $10,000 |
Barrington Area Community Foundation Barrington, IL PURPOSE: FOSTER/ADOPTIVE | $6,500 |
Norton Family Foundation Barrington, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION IN ILLINOIS OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION. FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO PROGRAMS THAT BUILD THE STRONG AND INNOVATIVE BRIDGE BETWEEN OUR WAITING CHILDREN AND FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS. | $5,207 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Illinois Action For Children Chicago, IL | $11,927,500 | $51,346,846 |
Heartland Alliance For Human Needs & Human Rights Chicago, IL | $43,857,072 | $51,100,715 |
Let Them Live Action Corporation Fort Wayne, IN | $132,977 | $2,828,965 |
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,318,456 | $2,698,108 |
Indiana Association Of Rehabilitation Facilities Indianapolis, IN | $2,964,026 | $1,928,582 |
Wisconsin Alliance For Infant Mental Health Inc Middleton, WI | $1,078,301 | $1,755,310 |
Center For At-Risk Elders Indianapolis, IN | $594,440 | $725,880 |
Empower Missouri Jefferson City, MO | $2,046,709 | $837,328 |
Indiana Alliance Of Ymcas Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $662,151 | $767,149 |
Illinois Partners For Human Service Chicago, IL | $498,330 | $553,840 |
Let It Be Us Barrington, IL | $799,759 | $700,631 |
Eye Heart World Depere, WI | $49,622 | $425,285 |